Nestlé India rebuts MAGGI infestation claims with FSSAI lab reports

Nestlé India dismissed viral social media allegations of infestation in MAGGI noodles as unverified, submitting batch quality records and FSSAI-accredited lab test results to regulators. The company reaffirmed compliance with safety standards, seeking to protect a brand still scarred by the 2015 lead controversy.

— Filed Fri, 12 Jun, 2026, 17:19 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Nestlé India rejected social media allegations of infestation in MAGGI noodles, citing unverified claims. The company submitted batch quality records and FSSAI-accredited lab reports to authorities, confirming compliance with safety standards and absence of infestation.

Why this matters

Reputation defense comes as Nestlé India navigates a shifting portfolio, with confectionery, coffee and prepared dishes outpacing milk, while warning of an urban middle-class slowdown denting volumes.

Retail-brand signals steady at 1,401 over the last 90 days.